University of Saint Francis opens Lafayette site
The building, which was donated to the university by Franciscan Health, will support students in a variety of health-related degree programs.... Read More
Education
DePauw names interim business school dean
Gary Lemon has been part of the Greencastle campus since 1976 and serves as the Q. C. Noblitt professor in economics and management.... Read More
Middle schoolers explore trades careers in Madison County
Students in hard hats climbed into utility trucks, welded metal farm animals, wired lamps and stained picnic tables, as more than 90 volunteers transformed the school into a hands-on showcase of Indiana’s skilled trades workforce.... Read More
High school student entrepreneurship competition sees big growth
The STARTedUP Foundation said a total of 1,174 student teams submitted ventures for this year's competition, a 128% increase over the previous year.... Read More
Ports of Indiana, IU Southeast create new logistics internship program
The Ports of Indiana and Indiana University Southeast have launched a new logistics internship program aimed at supporting Indiana’s workforce needs and introducing students to port operations.... Read More
Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25 fiscal year
The Big Ten joined the Southeastern Conference in crossing the $1 billion mark in total revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a significant uptick in payouts to its member schools.... Read More
Purdue’s SCALE program surpasses $100 million in federal funding
Launched in 2020, the Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement program, or SCALE, has now secured more than $100 million from the U.S. Department of Defense.... Read More
Public school group expects record number of school referendums
The Indiana Coalition for Public Education anticipates as many as 100 public school districts could ask voters for new money through local property tax referendums this fall.... Read More
University of Saint Francis president to step down
Lance Richey has led the Fort Wayne-based university since May of 2023, when he took over on an interim basis from former President Rev. Eric Zimmer. He was formally named president in 2024.... Read More
Purdue, Cook Medical sign research and collaboration agreement
Purdue University and Bloomington-based Cook Medical are teaming up in an effort to advance innovative medical technologies and bolster the biomedical engineering workforce pipeline.... Read More
Indiana high school athletes may now profit off their name, image and likeness
Indiana has joined 46 other states allowing name, image and likeness deals for high school athletes. The Indiana High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the new rule Monday in a 13-5 vote.... Read More
Librarians want stable funding for Imagination Library
Library directors say they worry prospective donors who’ve already contributed to the statewide campaign may be unaware local programs need to raise half of the program’s cost to stay in operation.... Read More
Student startups win cash in Purdue’s New Venture Challenge
The student-led startup companies behind a feeding tube placement medical device, a blood pressure monitor and an AI tutor were among the teams to win a combined $50,000 in the 2026 New Venture Challenge hosted by the Purdue Innovates Incubator.... Read More
Ball State to extend president’s contract through 2029
The Ball State University board of trustees on Friday approved a resolution to extend the contract of President Geoffrey Mearns. The extension, financial terms for which were not disclosed, would keep Mearns in Muncie through June 30, 2029.... Read More
Investment fund led by IU students raises $7.8M
Undergraduate students at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business have raised another $7.8 million for Sample Gates Management Inc., a fund designed to give them hands-on experience in real estate investing.... Read More
Former newspaper adviser dismisses federal lawsuit against IU, plans to refile in state
The former adviser of the Indiana Daily Student has voluntarily dismissed his federal lawsuit against the Indiana University Board of Trustees. His attorneys now plan to refile the matter in Monroe County.... Read More
Purdue Northwest earns Carnegie Research University designation
Purdue University Northwest has earned a new designation from the American Council for Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that recognizes the school’s commitment to research.... Read More
Copper Moon Coffee invests $90K to fuel space education
While Copper Moon Coffee spends much of its time roasting and distributing coffee beans across the country, the family-owned company, headquartered in Lafayette, has quietly invested more than $90,000 in space education over the past six years.... Read More
Purdue alum, wife make $7M gift to support engineering scholarships
The Sharon and Bill McFadden Scholarship Fund will provide merit-based scholarships and help recruit top talent to the engineering programs in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, the university said.... Read More
Cummins donates engine to Rose-Hulman to help student training
Students will use the Cummins ISB 6.7L engine in the school’s Internal Combustion Engines course, where they will perform diagnostics, teardown and rebuild exercises.... Read More